Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

Location: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807
Department: Nutrition Therapy
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Day Shift

About the Organization

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five emergency rooms, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Nutrition Care Process
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with the Dietitian Practice Act and National Standards of Care as identified by professional Dietetic and Nutrition Support Organizations
• Implement appropriate patient-centered nutrition interventions and goals
• Lead the patient care team in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care
• Communicate with patients, patient family members, and other members of the healthcare team in a timely, professional, and effective manner
• Provide guidance in the Nutrition Care Process and manage per Provider-ordered protocols the delivery of Medical Nutrition Therapy, including the provision of specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition)
• Evaluate systematically the quality, safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
• Precept Dietetic Interns
• Assist in quality improvement initiatives to support departmental and organizational goals
• Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employees, and community audiences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University Program (Required)
• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field; graduate after January 2024 (Required)
• 1-2 years clinical experience (Preferred)
• Experience in application of Nutrition Diagnostics and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (Preferred)
• Experience in provision of specialized nutrition support (Preferred)

Skills

• Reading, writing, and mathematic calculations pertinent to position
• Computer skills
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
• Able to follow direction and work congenially as a team player
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Registered Dietitian with applicable State Licensure (Required)
• Maintains Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• Maintains applicable State Licensure (Required)
• Board certification in advanced specialty practice (Preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match, and more (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates
• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000